Barry DuVal- Commentary: Incentivizing Job Creation Benefits All Virginians
A recent opinion piece (“After reneging on promises, Va. must halt tax handouts to Amazon,” May 16) arguing for Virginia to end its job-creating partnership with Amazon relied on a misunderstanding of basic economics and the bipartisan deal that was struck to bring the company’s second headquarters to the commonwealth. Instead, the facts show that the […]
PRESS RELEASE- POLL: AMERICANS BELIEVE VIRGINIA SHOULD BE HOME OF NEW FBI HEADQUARTERS
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: MAY 1, 2023 MEDIA CONTACT: HANNAH EMERSON H.EMERSON@VACHAMBER.COM For technical questions on how the survey was conducted, please contact Eric Sutton, esutton@pluspr.com. POLL: AMERICANS BELIEVE VIRGINIA SHOULD BE HOME OF NEW FBI HEADQUARTERS 65% of U.S. Voters say Virginia should be selected as the location for the new FBI headquarters […]
PRESS RELEASE: Lakshmi Williams, Transurban’s General Counsel, North America, Elected Chair of Virginia Chamber Board of Directors
PRESS RELEASE: Lakshmi Williams, Transurban’s General Counsel, North America, Elected Chair of Virginia Chamber Board of Directors RICHMOND, VA – Yesterday, the Virginia Chamber of Commerce elected Lakshmi Williams to serve as the 2023 Chair of the Board of Directors during the Chamber’s Annual Meeting held in Richmond, Virginia. Williams joined the Chamber’s Board of […]
PRESS RELEASE: Business Leaders from Across Virginia Gather in Richmond for 2022 Virginia Economic Summit & Forum on International Trade
PRESS RELEASE: Business Leaders from Across Virginia Gather in Richmond for 2022 Virginia Economic Summit & Forum on International Trade “Ensuring Virginia Competes to win in the National & Global Economy” FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Contact: Hannah Emerson h.emerson@vachamber.com RICHMOND, VIRGINIA – This afternoon, the 2022 Virginia Economic Summit & Forum on International Trade, hosted by the […]
PRESS RELEASE: Over 400 Attendees Gather for 2022 Virginia Education and Workforce Conference
PRESS RELEASE: Over 400 Attendees Gather for 2022 Virginia Education and Workforce Conference “Positioning Virginia’s Workforce for Success: Connecting Learning to Earning” FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Contact: Hannah Emerson H.emerson@vachamber.com RICHMOND, VIRGINIA – Moments ago, the 2022 Virginia Education and Workforce Conference, hosted by the Virginia Chamber Foundation, the Virginia Business Higher Education Council (VBHEC), and the […]
PRESS RELEASE: Nearly 600 Attendees Gather in Richmond for 2022 Virginia Veteran and Military Affairs Conference & Annual Virginia Values Veterans Awards Program
PRESS RELEASE: Nearly 600 Attendees Gather in Richmond for 2022 Virginia Veteran and Military Affairs Conference & Annual Virginia Values Veterans Awards Program RICHMOND, VIRGINIA – Moments ago, the 2022 Virginia Veteran and Military Affairs Conference & Annual Virginia Values Veterans Awards Program, hosted by the Virginia Chamber Foundation, the Virginia Veterans Services Foundation, and the […]
PRESS RELEASE: Statement of Virginia Chamber of Commerce President on Virginia’s Position Within CNBC’s Top States for Business Rankings
July 13, 2022 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Richmond, Virginia – Today, CNBC released its America’s Top States for Business 2022 national rankings. CNBC graded states on 88 metrics in ten categories of competitiveness. This year’s rankings placed greater emphasis on workforce, infrastructure, and the cost of doing business. Based on Virginia’s 2022 scores, the Commonwealth was ranked the […]
PRESS RELEASE: Governor Glenn Youngkin Holds Ceremonial Signing of HB 884 / SB 195 During the 2022 Virginia Health Care Conference
RICHMOND, VIRGINIA – Moments ago at the 2022 Virginia Health Care Conference hosted by the Virginia Chamber of Commerce, Governor Glenn Youngkin held a ceremonial signing for legislation that will expand access and lower the cost of health coverage for small businesses in Virginia, which accounts for over 90% of employers in the state. Following the bill […]
Press Release: Virginia Chamber Announces the Recipients of Legislators of the Year and Free Enterprise Awards for Pro-Business Support During 2022 Legislative Session
PRESS RELEASE: VIRGINIA CHAMBER ANNOUNCES THE RECIPIENTS OF LEGISLATORS OF THE YEAR AND FREE ENTERPRISE AWARDS FOR PRO-BUSINESS SUPPORT DURING 2022 LEGISLATIVE SESSION Richmond, Virginia – Moments ago, the Virginia Chamber of Commerce announced the recipients of the 2022 Legislators of the Year, Freshman Legislator of the Year and Free Enterprise Award. Recipients were […]
Press Release: 2022 Virginia Forum on Corporate Sustainability, Energy, and the Environment Hosts a Discussion with Industry Leaders and Government Officials on How to Make Virginia the Top State for Sustainability and Reliable Energy
Press Release: 2022 Virginia Forum on Corporate Sustainability, Energy, and the Environment Hosts a Discussion with Industry Leaders and Government Officials on How to Make Virginia the Top State for Sustainability and Reliable Energy RICHMOND, VIRGINIA – Moments ago, the 2022 Virginia Forum on Corporate Sustainability, Energy, and the Environment concluded, with virtual participation of […]
